Businesses that suffered damage earlier this year during a historic flood were surprised to learn that a $2,500 provincial grant they applied for doesn't actually exist.
A Bedford, N.S. homeowner says it might be wiser for the province to buy his home and others like it, instead of having to repeatedly provide disaster relief in decades to come.
Police say there are pockets of water in the area that have become too dangerous for searchers, and they are letting the water drain before continuing the search.
Poor weather forecasts, inadequate cell service, and a lack of flooding disaster plans are several factors that were cited as to why N.S. was badly prepared for the severe weather.
After the area experienced more than 200 millimetres of rain throughout the weekend, Halifax officials are saying that some road and infrastructure repairs may take several weeks.